Strengthened
'streŋθənd
Definitions
To make (something) stronger or more effective, or to become stronger.
'streŋθənd
To make or become stronger.
The new policy strengthened the company's security measures.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite team needs to win a game. To do that, they'll probably practice to get better and *strengthen* their skills. Strengthening means making something stronger or better.
👶 For kids: To make something strong!
More Examples
The yoga class helped to strengthened her core muscles.
The alliance strengthened their military power.
How It's Used
"The company strengthened its market position through strategic acquisitions."
"Exercise is designed to strengthen muscles."
"The new laws strengthened the government's power."
From Old English *strangian* (to make strong), derived from *strang* (strong). The suffix *-en* indicates a verb form, meaning 'to make' or 'become'.
The word has consistently been used to express the act of making something more powerful or robust throughout recorded history. Its usage has remained relatively consistent.
Memory tip
Think of adding more 'strength' to something or someone.